Panels will be 60 minutes with 15 minutes for each presentation and 15 minutes for discussion.

A panel submission must include an abstract summarizing the overall theme of the panel.

(3) Research poster presentations (Submission Closed, Accepted Posters will be announced on June 15, 2013) The research poster session provides an interactive forum for authors to discuss their research.

Posters will display visual presentations of research projects. Proposals should be in the form of a short abstract (up to 500 words, excluding references).

If selected, author(s) will have an opportunity to present their poster as part of a dedicated poster session.

Posters should be no larger than 4 ft wide by 3 ft high.

Poster boards and push pins will be supplied.

Important dates

Paper & Panel Submission deadline: May 1, 2013

Paper & Panel Notification date: May 20, 2013

Poster Submission deadline: May 30, 2013

Poster Notification date: June 15, 2013

Conference dates: September 14-15, 2013

All submissions will be peer-reviewed by the Program Committee and evaluated based on their relevance and potential contribution to the conference. All of the accepted abstracts will be published on the conference website after the event and promoted through various media channels. The conference presentations will also be streamed online and recorded.